Dr. Donald Horowitz

Biography

Donald L. Horowitz is the James B. Duke Professor Emeritus at Duke University School of Law. He holds law degrees from Syracuse University and Harvard University, as well as a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard. Horowitz is a prolific author, having written eight books, including 'Courts and Social Policy,' which won the Louis Brownlow Award from the National Academy of Public Administration, and 'Ethnic Groups in Conflict' which discusses the implications of ethnic diversity on societal conflict. His recent works focus on constitutional design and democratic commitment, with publications such as 'Constitutional Processes and Democratic Commitment' from Yale University Press and an edited volume on electoral reform in Malaysia published in 2023. Throughout his career, Horowitz has been a visiting professor at prestigious institutions including the University of Chicago and the Central European University, and has served as a fellow at various academic centers around the globe. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1993 and has held leadership positions in academic societies, including serving as president of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy. His research interests lie primarily in ethnic politics and the practical implications of constitutional design in divided societies.

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